Well, I think it bears repeating. The administration in their statement we received tonight supports House passage of H.R. 1670 as reported by the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight, and I think the gentleman from Virginia indicated some of the reasons behind that, that determination, which were afforded to the Department of Defense.
Discussing the administration's support for H.R. 1670 during a House debate.
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